Local 1000A’s Executive Board has unanimously voted for Dan Gilbert to fill the vacant Executive Vice-President position effective October 24, 2013 in accordance with the UFCW Canada constitution and the local union by-laws. He will serve for the balance of the term ending December 31, 2016.
“I am pleased to congratulate Dan on his new position as Executive Vice-President,” said President Pearl Sawyer. “Dan is an exceptional trade unionist who has dedicated his life to the members of Local 1000A. With his years of experience and knowledge, I have every confidence he will make an outstanding Executive Vice-President.”
Since being hired by Local 1000A in the late 1980s, Dan has played a critical role in fostering member engagement within the local union through the Education and Communication Departments. He has been extensively involved in the development, administration and expansion of Local 1000A’s stewards’ education program.Additionally, Dan has been instrumental in successfully developing and directing the Communications Department, which handles all outgoing communication to the membership. These include the local’s quarterly magazine Connections, email newsletter, website and social media efforts.
In addition, Dan serves as the co-chair of the political action committee and supervises the union’s support staff.
In accordance with the UFCW Canada Constitution and local union by-laws, the position of Recorder, that Dan Gilbert is vacating, must be filled for the balance of the term, by a vote of the Local Union's Executive Board, no later than 90 days from when the vacancy occurred.
Local 1000A's executive board is elected by the membership and responsible for overseeing the operations of the local union.
